Speed, intoxication leads to five vehicle crashes

Published 12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Officers responded to five crashes last week. The factors contributing to the crashes were unsafe backing, speed and intoxication. A female was transported to the hospital with injuries she received during one of the crashes.

On Feb. 26 officers responded to the 200 block of 7th Street in reference to a stolen vehicle. The owner reported that his white 1996 Toyota Camry was taken by a family member on Feb. 21 without his permission. The vehicle was later returned and no criminal charges are being pursued.

On Feb. 27 officers took a report in reference to missing property on 9th Avenue.

Also on Feb. 27, an officer arrested a male for an outstanding warrant in the 2700 block of 8th Avenue.

On Feb. 28 officers responded to the 1400 block of 2nd Avenue on a noise complaint. The noise was coming from music in a vehicle parked at this location. Officers spoke with the occupants and searched vehicle after smelling odor of marijuana. Officers arrested two males for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Officers arrested a male subject in the 2600 block of 16th Avenue Feb. 28 for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. A search warrant was executed at the residence and other items were located and taken as evidence.

On March 1 officers stopped a vehicle at the Canyon Creek Apartments for a traffic violation. The female driver was found to be intoxicated and she was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

On March 2 officers responded to a crash on the bridge that connects North 87 and Interstate 27 north bound. The driver was injured and was transported to the hospital. Officers believe that the driver may have been intoxicated, and the investigation is pending.

Officers checked on a suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of 15th Street on March 2. The male driver was found to be intoxicated and he was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 1900 block of 4th Avenue on March 2. The driver was cited for driving under the influence minor and the passenger was cited for minor in possession of alcohol.

Also on March 2, officers made a traffic stop at the Allsups located on 15th Street. The female driver was cited for an open container of alcohol and minor in consumption of alcohol.

On March 3 officers responded to 10 Cottonwood on a report of an assault. Both parties involved had injuries. The case is pending.

On March 4 a burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 400 block of 9th Avenue. The victim reported that prescription medications were taken.